@conference{Hashim2018379,
title = {Feasibility of care robots for children with special needs: A review},
author = {R Hashim and H Yussof},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85047391087&doi=10.1109%2fIRIS.2017.8250152&partnerID=40&md5=01f785951837849962044510db789d8d},
doi = {10.1109/IRIS.2017.8250152},
isbn = {9781538613429},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Proceedings - 2017 IEEE 5th International Symposium on Robotics and Intelligent Sensors, IRIS 2017},
volume = {2018-January},
pages = {379-382},
publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.},
abstract = {In caring for special needs children, for example, those with autism, there should be alternatives for the parents and guardians of these children. In this instance, aside from fellow humans, care robots should be considered. Therefore, this review paper synthesizes the results from several primary literature on the feasibility of using robots to care for children with special needs. Digesting and summarizing on the literature reviewed within this scope, it is not currently feasible for robots to care for children much so for those with special needs. More concrete evidences are required for parents and guardians to put faith in a machine as a replacement for a human care giver. © 2017 IEEE.},
note = {cited By 1},
keywords = {Caregiver, Humanoid, Intelligent Control, Review, Robotics, Robots, Smart Sensors, Social Robotics, Special Needs},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}

@conference{Hashim2018374,
title = {Preparation for adulthood: Benefits of assistive technologies in social skills training of children with autism},
author = {R Hashim and H Yussof},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85047431902&doi=10.1109%2fIRIS.2017.8250151&partnerID=40&md5=3089796dde7022fa5a4a56200466013f},
doi = {10.1109/IRIS.2017.8250151},
isbn = {9781538613429},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Proceedings - 2017 IEEE 5th International Symposium on Robotics and Intelligent Sensors, IRIS 2017},
volume = {2018-January},
pages = {374-378},
publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.},
abstract = {Humanoids as a form of assistive technologies have been shown to have positive effects on the social-cognitive behavior of brain-impaired children, particularly those with autism. However, evidences on the socio-economic benefits in social-skill training on brain-impaired children have been lacking. At the preliminary stage, a case study of a primary school with special classes for gifted children is the case study for pretesting purposes. As it is, interviewers with teachers at the special integration classes form the basis for primary data collection. Findings indicated that the teachers, parents and guardians of these children are not ready for humanoids to train their children but in future such attempts are encouraged. Nonetheless, this paper will highlight the socio-economic benefits of humanoid-assisted social skills training of children with autism. This is important in preparing them for adulthood and independence. In addition, from the literature reviewed, content analyses on humanoid-mediated research articles provide the preliminary empirical support. Evidences and outcomes from similar research projects conducted from social scientists in developing nations further narrows the objectives of the investigation. Theoretical implication from this study is also discussed. © 2017 IEEE.},
note = {cited By 0},
keywords = {Assistive Technology, Autism, Children, Diseases, Economic and Social Effects, Economics, Humanoid, Intelligent Control, Robotics, Skill Training, Smart Sensors},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}

@conference{Hashim2017316,
title = {A Review of the Ambit of Politics in Social Robotics},
author = {R Hashim and H Yussof},
editor = {Yussof H.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016116583&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2017.01.228&partnerID=40&md5=d87a64238e7afb117359db4af16a4b52},
doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2017.01.228},
issn = {18770509},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {Procedia Computer Science},
volume = {105},
pages = {316-321},
publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
abstract = {This article reviews the range of currently held positions on the politics of social robotics for skill augmentation of children with autism and other brain disabilities. Publications from peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings were analyzed. From these articles categorizations were accorded into three emerging themes on the politics of social robotics which are, influence, acceptance and adoption. The findings indicated that the social skilling of brain-impaired children are implicated but not present in the development and design process of the robots. Instead, the human social skills were assigned to the capability and general features of the robots. The need for social robots is in tandem with societal changes and the increased demographics as well as demands from the healthcare industry. The conceptualization of brain-impaired children is plagued with stereotypical views that they are both mentally and physically handicapped, helpless, require round-the-clock care and in need of robotic assistance when humans fail. Depending on the nation status, the influence, acceptance and adoption of social robotics are indeed political and the success of science for society needs has to be re-examined and perhaps redefined in order to reap the return on investment of the robot production. © 2017 The Authors.},
note = {cited By 3},
keywords = {Acceptance, Autism, Children, Diseases, Economic and Social Effects, Education, Influence, Intelligent Control, Machine Design, Politics, Robotics, Robots, Smart Sensors, Social Robotics, Social Sciences},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}

@conference{Salleh2017333,
title = {HRI Assessment of ASKNAO Intervention Framework via Typically Developed Child},
author = {M H K Salleh and M A Miskam and H Yussof and A R Omar},
editor = {Yussof H.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016113682&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2017.01.230&partnerID=40&md5=dca0fd7b8ec976ff9aefce53582a3aca},
doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2017.01.230},
issn = {18770509},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {Procedia Computer Science},
volume = {105},
pages = {333-339},
publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
abstract = {This paper discuss about mock experiment on a typically developed child. The mock experiment is based on the previous work of the experimental framework on ASKNAO intervention. This is conducted as a preparation for the main experiment and to fine-tune the framework so that undesirable elements from the framework can be avoided. A typically developed child is used rather than an autism child because the typically developed child is able to handle the stress that occurs and capable of expressing his emotions freely. The findings of the experiment shows that the several adjustment need to be made on the previous framework in order to achieve a better result for the main experiment on an autism child. © 2017 The Authors.},
note = {cited By 1},
keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, ASKNAO, Autism, Diseases, Humanoid Robot, Humanoid Robot NAO, Intelligent Control, Network Function Virtualization, Rehabilitation Robotics, Robotics, Smart Sensors, Social Interactions},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}

@conference{Hashim2017359,
title = {Humanizing Humanoids Towards Social Inclusiveness for Children with Autism},
author = {R Hashim and H Yussof},
editor = {Yussof H.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016094915&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2017.01.234&partnerID=40&md5=5b6e1e4faeb0346832c57f23e5ba4a42},
doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2017.01.234},
issn = {18770509},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {Procedia Computer Science},
volume = {105},
pages = {359-364},
publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
abstract = {Assistive technologies in the form of humanoids have gained mileage in the area of rehabilitation, in particular, for children with various mental disabilities such as autism. The extent of the use of humanoids in augmenting these children are numerous yet, the social inclusiveness in the form of religious values, spirituality and ethics have hardly been explored. In these new and ambiguous dimensions, evidences of inclusiveness through repeated observations and interviews as well as secondary data analyses formed the hybrid methodology for this research project. The findings revealed a positive influence by humanizing humanoids in the social skill augmentation, religious and spiritual enhance of the scope. In attempting such a sensitive project, proper ethical procedures have to be in place because of the focus group. The implications of the findings are important in drafting relevant policies not just in educating the children, but to improve their quality of life, enriching the family well-being and enhance societal awareness for social inclusiveness. © 2017 The Authors.},
note = {cited By 1},
keywords = {Assistive Technology, Autism, Children with Autism, Diseases, Human Robot Interaction, Humanoid, Hybrid Methodologies, Intelligent Control, Mental Disabilities, Patient Rehabilitation, Philosophical Aspects, Robotics, Robots, Secondary Data Analysis, Smart Sensors, Social Inclusiveness},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}

@conference{Hashim2017353,
title = {Religious Perceptions on Use of Humanoid for Spiritual Augmentation of Children with Autism},
author = {R Hashim and H Yussof and N L Z Bahrin},
editor = {Yussof H.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016125089&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2017.01.233&partnerID=40&md5=8aa41b85cc270c8bb0dd515d054df547},
doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2017.01.233},
issn = {18770509},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {Procedia Computer Science},
volume = {105},
pages = {353-358},
publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
abstract = {In the study of theology relevant to contemporary advances in science and technology, the underpinnings with regards to the religious and spiritual outcomes have to be considered. In the case of humanoids for spiritual augmentation of children with various brain impairments, the religious implications to the children and their families require adequate support prior to the sessions. Hence, this paper provides a review of a monotheistic religion, Islam, that is, the perceptions on the use of robots for spiritual augmentation of special-needs children within the context of the Islamic faith. This is important to teachers and researchers in anticipating better outcomes and in contradicting the debate on psychedelic consequences. © 2017 The Authors.},
note = {cited By 2},
keywords = {Autism, Diseases, Humanoid, Intelligent Control, Islam, Religion, Robotics, Smart Sensors, Spirituality, Teaching},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}

@conference{Sitimin2017345,
title = {Work-family Conflict among Working Parents of Children with Autism in Malaysia},
author = {S A Sitimin and A Fikry and Z Ismail and N Hussein},
editor = {Yussof H.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016123728&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2017.01.232&partnerID=40&md5=96f1dbb29f30b6aadd279818134255df},
doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2017.01.232},
issn = {18770509},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {Procedia Computer Science},
volume = {105},
pages = {345-352},
publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
abstract = {This qualitative study describes the conflict between work roles and family roles, and recommendations to reduce the work-family conflict from the perspective of working parents of children with Autism in Malaysia. Data were collected personally from 12 respondents via a semi-structured interview. These working parents discussed the work-family conflict that they faced and what kind of needs that can help to overcome the conflicts, as well as if there is any support provided by their employer to reduce work-family conflict. Interview results indicate that balancing work roles and family roles at once is very challenging. It shows that these working parents need a nursery that accepts a child with Autism and support from their employer to lessen their work-family conflict. © 2017 The Authors.},
note = {cited By 2},
keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, Children with Autism, Diseases, Humanoid Robot, Intelligent Control, Malaysia, Robotics, Smart Sensors, Work-Family Conflict, Working Parents},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}

@conference{Aziz2015488,
title = {Autistic Children's Kansei Responses Towards Humanoid-Robot as Teaching Mediator},
author = {A A Aziz and F F M Moganan and A Ismail and A M Lokman},
editor = {Miskon M F Yussof H.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84962865419&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2015.12.322&partnerID=40&md5=2406a6eb6d803f72684751a8aab37868},
doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2015.12.322},
issn = {18770509},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Procedia Computer Science},
volume = {76},
pages = {488-493},
publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
abstract = {Autism is often being associated with the deficits in social communication, interaction as well as imagination. Autistic patients may experience the impairment in social interaction usually being related to their inability to interpret others' emotion and even to express their own feelings. As a result, children with autism are often been labeled as lacking the ability to express their emotion. The main objective of this paper is to present a pilot study in studying the autistic children's' emotions and feelings upon being triggered by the humanoid-robot, NAO. Kansei Engineering, which is a powerful emotion extraction mechanism is adopted in the study to assess the children's' emotion. The experiment involved two autistic children and one normal child who were given four interaction modules in separate intervention session. The experiment conducted is to observe how robot triggers the emotion of these children. The result shows that different types of modules which would trigger different emotional reactions. This result provides a basis for further investigation of the assessment of autistic children's feeling and emotion. The result will ultimately contribute to finding best possible therapy for autistic children towards the used of humanoid-robot.},
note = {cited By 6},
keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children with Autism, Diseases, Education, Emotion, Emotion Extractions, Humanoid Robot, Humanoid Robot NAO, Intelligent Control, Interaction Modules, Kansei Engineering, Robotics, Robots, Smart Sensors, Social Communications},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}

@conference{Salleh2015480,
title = {Experimental Framework for the Categorization of Special Education Programs of ASKNAO},
author = {M H K Salleh and H Yussof and H A Ainuddin and M Z Muda and S Shamsuddin and M A Miskam and A R Omar},
editor = {Miskon M F Yussof H.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84962839161&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2015.12.321&partnerID=40&md5=b1ef50969d7f20b587f124ebebc3a9bc},
doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2015.12.321},
issn = {18770509},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Procedia Computer Science},
volume = {76},
pages = {480-487},
publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
abstract = {This paper presents the methods for categorizing a special education apps known as Autism Solution for Kids using NAO (ASKNAO) into the three subscales of autism which is Communication, Social Skills and Repetitive Behavior. The ASKNAO programs contains special education apps that is aimed for autism rehabilitation. As the apps have yet to be categorized, an experimental framework is proposed as to create a method of organizing the apps. With the usage of a 24 behavioral score sheet based on GARS-2, the reactions of the autistic children when interacting with the NAO robot during the experimental sessions can help classify the apps accordingly. There is however a few criteria needs to be met for the experimental data can be considered as reliable.},
note = {cited By 4},
keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, ASKNAO, Autism, Diseases, Education, Humanoid Robot, Humanoid Robot NAO, Intelligent Control, Rehabilitation Robotics, Robotics, Smart Sensors, Special Education},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}

@conference{Jamil2015342,
title = {Gait-Based Emotion Detection of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Preliminary Investigation},
author = {N Jamil and N H M Khir and M Ismail and F H A Razak},
editor = {Miskon M F Yussof H.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84962833568&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2015.12.305&partnerID=40&md5=6893678f1ed83b87147ff9183b94428b},
doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2015.12.305},
issn = {18770509},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Procedia Computer Science},
volume = {76},
pages = {342-348},
publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
abstract = {With the disturbing increase of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Malaysia, a lot of efforts and studies are put forward towards understanding and managing matters related to ASD. One way is to find means of easing the social communications among these children and their caretakers, particularly during intervention. If the caretaker is able to comprehend the children emotional state of mind prior to therapy, some sort of trust and attachment will be developed. However, regulating emotions is a challenge to these children. Nonverbal communication such as facial expression is difficult for ASD children. Therefore, we proposed the use of walking patterns (i.e. gait) to detect the type of emotions of ASD children. Even though using gait for emotion recognition is common among normal individuals, none can be found done on children with ASD. Thus, the aim of this paper is to conduct a preliminary review on the possibilities of carrying out gait-based emotion detection among ASD children with regards to the emotional types, gait parameters and methods of gait data acquisition. © 2015 The Authors.},
note = {cited By 4},
keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children with Autism, Data Acquisition, Diseases, Emotion, Emotion Detection, Emotion Recognition, Emotional State, Facial Expression, Gait Analysis, Intelligent Control, Nonverbal Communication, Pattern Recognition, Robotics, Smart Sensors, Social Communications, Speech Recognition},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}

@conference{Shamsuddin2015349,
title = {Telerehabilitation Service with a Robot for Autism Intervention},
author = {S Shamsuddin and H Yussof and S Mohamed and F A Hanapiah and H A Ainudin},
editor = {Miskon M F Yussof H.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84962815885&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2015.12.306&partnerID=40&md5=4a12a2e573a30ee0d1e87c85bee226d7},
doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2015.12.306},
issn = {18770509},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Procedia Computer Science},
volume = {76},
pages = {349-354},
publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
abstract = {Though studies on robot-mediated intervention for children with autism have gained momentum in recent years, not much work has been done to help therapists to have on-line access to robot programs. Telerehabilitation is an efficient solution to overcome barriers of access, remote locations, lack of autism therapists and cost in the delivery of rehabilitation services. In this study, a telerehabilitation system is developed to help therapists to concentrate fully on the intervention and not in robot programming. Robot scenarios are created based on consultation with clinicians and therapists and are available in the system via a website, with user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI). A survey with 15 therapists was carried out to get feedback on the system's usability. 80% of therapists agree that their overall first-time experience in using the telerehabilitation website was good.},
note = {cited By 11},
keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, Autism Intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children with Autism, Diseases, Graphical User Interfaces, Humanoid Robot, Intelligent Control, Rehabilitation Robotics, Rehabilitation Services, Robotics, Robots, Smart Sensors, Telerehabilitation, User Interfaces, Web-Based},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}

@conference{Fikriah2015381,
title = {The Medical Device Regulation for Humanoid Robotics: Does One Size Fits All?},
author = {N S Fikriah and H Saripan and Z Ismail},
editor = {Miskon M F Yussof H.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84962815714&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2015.12.313&partnerID=40&md5=bbabf3593578fd1256d72faee7793676},
doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2015.12.313},
issn = {18770509},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Procedia Computer Science},
volume = {76},
pages = {381-387},
publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
abstract = {Medical robots are dominating the healthcare institutions globally and demonstrate the increase of risk of sustaining injuries to human users due to the complexity of the robotic technology involved. The urgency of having a reliable, safe and effective robotic system has spurred the adoption of many methods within the engineering community. Even though these methods are quite well perceived by them, the role of regulatory system is as much required to ensure and maintain high standard of quality, safety and effectiveness of medical robotic. Malaysia on the same hand is under a progressive development of a rehabilitative NAO humanoid robot used as an intervention program for autism. Before a full-fledged robot based intervention program is being placed in our healthcare environment, a thorough research of the existing regulatory framework ought to be carried out. Hence this paper aims to outline the present medical device regulation and investigate its sufficiency in governing this cutting edge technology at the pre-market stage by benchmarking the United States medical device regulation.},
note = {cited By 1},
keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, Biomedical Equipment, Cutting Edge Technology, Engineering Community, Health Care, Healthcare Environments, Healthcare Institutions, Intelligent Control, Intervention Programs, Laws and Legislation, Medical Devices, Medical Robotics, Regulatory Frameworks, Robotics, Robots, Smart Sensors},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}

@conference{Hashim2015355,
title = {Using Assistive Technology for Spiritual Enhancement of Brain-Impaired Children},
author = {R Hashim and S F Mahamood and H Yussof and A F Aziz},
editor = {Miskon M F Yussof H.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84962844527&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2015.12.308&partnerID=40&md5=b3b24fba9a4aa4b03baa93853ad99bfd},
doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2015.12.308},
issn = {18770509},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Procedia Computer Science},
volume = {76},
pages = {355-359},
publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
abstract = {The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the feasibility of using assistive technology for spiritual enhancement of brain-impaired children. The assistive technology in this case is the humanoid robot. A qualitative approach was employed where the sample size was twenty teachers based at a special education primary school in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Data were collected through interviews using a semi-structured interview guideline. From the analyses of the interview transcripts, the findings suggested that the teachers are optimistic on the use of humanoids to enhance the children's spiritual or religious knowledge, in particular, the repetitive motions in praying and memorizing the verses from the Quran. It is important to note that the teachers and school children are all of the Islamic faith. Although the study suggests a positive influence of humanoids for spiritual enhancement, more research is needed in this area to provide empirical evidence on assistive technology for brain-impaired children, especially those suffering from autism.},
note = {cited By 3},
keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, Assistive Technology, Education, Intelligent Control, Islam, Pedagogy, Qualitative Approach, Repetitive Motions, Robotics, Semi Structured Interviews, Smart Sensors, Special Education, Spirituality, Teaching},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}